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Pause Difficult Conversations with Skill and Self-Connection

Oren Jay Sofer explains how we can stay grounded and maintain choice during overwhelming or emotionally charged conversations. He highlights the importance of presence—feeling our feet, noticing our breath, and expanding our awareness—to counter the fight-or-flight response and self-regulate. Oren also teaches a simple three-part structure for pausing a conversation without damaging the...
How to Stay Present & Vulnerable in Difficult Conversations

Oren Jay Sofer shares how to stay present and grounded during difficult conversations, especially when we feel judged or criticized. He describes how awareness of bodily sensations—such as tension, trembling, or the urge to react—can help us channel our energy in a constructive way. Oren highlights the shift from focusing on others’ judgments to identifying our own feelings and needs, which...
Listening Beyond the Words

What do we do when someone speaks to us in a way that doesn’t feel respectful? In this video, Oren Jay Sofer explores how NVC invites us to listen for the feelings and needs behind harsh or judgmental words — not because we “should,” but because it gives us more choice and freedom in how we respond. You’ll also learn when it might serve to empathize first, and when it may be time to set clear...
When to Speak, When to Listen

Oren J. Sofer offers an NVC approach to navigating tough moments—balancing honest self-expression with deep listening. Discover how centering yourself, naming your intentions, and hearing the other person first can create the understanding needed for true connection. Keywords: Oren J Sofer authenticity listening presence connection empathy understanding conflict communication
How to Navigate Holiday Conversations with Family

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Why I'm Grieving the Loss of Both Israelis and Palestinians

and humanity of all, even as the conditions for that future seem impossible in this moment. Keywords: Israel Hamas Palestine Jew war violence Gaza peace social change Buddhism dehumanization Oren Jay Sofer
How To Stop Arguing

article was originally published on Oren's Website: https://www.orenjaysofer.com Keywords: argument reactivity anger conflict dialogue responsibility blame presence being heard understanding Oren Jay Sofer
How To Handle “Predatory Listening”

they say, and ask direct, honest questions. Read this article This article was originally published on Oren's Website: https://www.orenjaysofer.com Keywords: argument conflict listen practice Oren Jay Sofer
Finding Your Way Through Hard Times

longing for what we love. Read this article This article was originally published on Oren's Website: https://www.orenjaysofer.com Keywords: pandemic COVID-19 loss grief change mourn Oren Sofer Oren Jay Sofer
How I Continue to Mess Up Being an Ally

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10 Things White People Can Do to Work for Racial Justice

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How to Find Strength During a Crisis

what’s happening. Read this article This article was originally published on Oren's Website: https://www.orenjaysofer.com Keywords: Resilience Crisis COVID-19 Pandemic Mindfulness Oren Sofer Oren Jay Sofer
Navigating Tense Conversations

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Transforming Bias

Mindfulness is paying attention in a balanced and nonjudgmental way. To practice mindfulness is to uncover our own biases, revealing we are less neutral and objective than we think. This takes great humility. Each time we become aware of our own unconscious biases and blind spots, our world expands. Read on for more about practices to help us see, and transform, our own biases. Read this...
Four Questions to Ask Yourself Before Important Conversations

article was originally published on Oren's Website: https://www.orenjaysofer.com Keywords: dialogue conversation preparation practices receptivity intention attention communication Oren Sofer Oren Jay Sofer
Transformative Dialogue

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Five Core Practices For Meaningful Conversation

was originally published on Oren's Website: https://www.orenjaysofer.com Keywords: listening presence attention openhearted communication practices Applied NVC NVC consciousness Oren Sofer Oren Jay Sofer
The Radical Act of Reclaiming Attention

connected to purpose. Read this article This article was originally published on Oren's Website: https://www.orenjaysofer.com Keywords: attention presence mindfulness resilience Oren Sofer Oren Jay Sofer
Five Tips For Reading The News Without Losing It

news cycle. Read this article This article was originally published on Oren's Website: https://www.orenjaysofer.com Keywords: news media tips crisis responsiveness pandemic COVID-19 Oren Sofer Oren Jay Sofer
The Three Most Common Pitfalls in Nonviolent Communication

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